KIN 123 1st Edition Lecture 2 Taking Charge of Your Health Group Discussions Ch1 1 Brainstorming activity a What does health and wellness mean to you 1 30 min of cardio 3 4 times a week 2 30 min of relaxation time no hw tv etc 3 Get 6 7 hours of sleep every night 4 Showering every day 5 Expressing one s feelings and emotions freely 6 Having self confidence 7 Being involved in social activity 8 Maintaining close relationships 9 Maintaining personal hygiene 10 Eating 3 meals a day 11 Adequate servings of each food group 12 Meditate each day 13 Try new things broaden your horizons 14 Budget your money including a savings account 15 Smart shopper be frugal 16 Keeping your living space clean lock the doors whenever you leave 17 Keep your car clean 18 Keep living space safe for everyone living in it cleaning products put away etc 19 Take a new route to work school 20 Join a new organization 2 7 dimensions of wellness a Physical wellness your body s overall condition absence of disease fitness level and your ability to care for yourself 1 In order to maintain optimal physical wellness it is important to make decisions regarding lifestyle behaviors that will aid in avoiding illnesses or injuries b Emotional wellness your mental health and your ability to understand and deal with your feelings 1 This involves dealing with your personal thoughts and feelings and identifying coping strategies to achieve and maintain emotional stability this may include professional help if necessary c Intellectual wellness requires constantly challenging your mind seeking out new experiences and challenges measured by the use of your mind and willingness to continually challenge yourself d Interpersonal wellness your ability to develop and maintain satisfying and supportive relationships These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor s lecture GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes not as a substitute 1 These relationships are essential to physical and emotional health as well it is important to be an active participant in your community and contribute to society in a positive way e Spiritual wellness possessing a set of guiding beliefs principles or values that give meaning and purpose to your life 1 Whether it be an organization or your own belief system it is very important to have a set of beliefs that you can rely on in times of distress and pessimism f Environmental wellness the livability of your surroundings Having surroundings that are clean and safe not hazardous g Financial wellness your ability to live within your means and manage your money in a way that gives you peace of mind Spending less than you have coming in you have financial plans that allow you to not have stress caused by financial issues 1 Financial security can contribute to peace of mind and the absence of that security is an added stressor to emotional and physical health 3 The wellness continuum a The concept of wellness includes vitality in 7 different interrelated dimensions all of which contribute to overall wellness the illustration can be found on page 2 of the text Taking Charge of Your Health 1 Setting small goals is a great way to improve one s health 2 New opportunities for taking charge 1900 s vs today a Morbidity rate1 The relative incidence of disease among a population b Mortality rate1 The number of deaths in a population in a given period of time c Infectious disease 1 A disease that can spread from person to person d Chronic disease 1 A disease that develops and continues over a long time 3 Quantity of life vs quality of life a Years of healthy life as a proportion of life expectancy in the U S population 1 The following lists the leading causes of death in the U S in 2010 1 Heart Disease 2 Cancer 3 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 4 Stroke 5 Unintentional injuries accidents 6 Alzheimer s disease 7 Diabetes mellitus 8 Kidney disease 9 Influenza and pneumonia 10 Suicide intentional self harm The Healthy People Initiative 1 Healthy people 2020 a Eliminate preventable disease disability injury and premature death b Achieve health equity eliminate disparities and improve the health of all groups c Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all d Promote healthy development and healthy behaviors across every stage of life Diverse Population Diverse Health Concerns 1 Sex and gender a Sex and gender characteristics effect chromosomes and the way they effect the reproductive organs b Society s expectations for the specific genders also play a role in health related decisions 2 Ethnicity a A complex mix of genetic variations environmental factors and health behaviors all play a role in one s overall wellness 3 Income and education a Generally people with lower income and education have a higher death rate with the leading causes being chronic illness or injury b If one is uneducated about how to lead a healthy life they will be more likely to make poor decisions regarding their health and wellness 4 Disability a More likely to be inactive which leads to being overweight causing health issues 5 Geographic location a Depending on the neighborhood and society people in different areas pay more or less attention to health related matters 6 Sexual orientation a Americans who identify as homosexual or bisexual are affected by factors that affect emotional wellness and personal safety Factors that influence wellness 1 Health habits a These can be good or bad for one s health 1 Beneficial habits include 1 Daily exercise a well rounded diet 2 Poor health habits include 1 Smoking stress hostile attitudes a poor diet and an inactive lifestyle 2 Heredity Family History a Family health history can help one determine which specific illnesses or conditions may be of concern to them 3 Environment a Includes potential risk factors that you may be around in your daily life such as quality of air crime violence rate drug and alcohol abuse etc 4 Access to health care a An adequate health care provider improves quality and quantity of life with preventative care and appropriate treatments when the need arises 5 Taking personal responsibility for your wellness Reaching wellness through lifestyle management 1 Getting serious about your health a Examine your current health habits 1 Evaluate your current lifestyle and how it affects your health both negatively and positively b Choose a target behavior 1 Start with small simple goals to improve health behaviors c Learn about your